Boot Bands; Cage, Inner Ring, And Balls - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

MARKS
05UOMX-041
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05UOMX-044
DRIVESHAFT
Disassembly note
Boot bands
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To remove the boot bands, pry up the locking clip with a screw-
driver, then raise the end of the band.
Clip
Note
• Mark with paint; do not use a punch.
1. Mark the driveshaft and outer ring for proper reassembly.
2. Remove the clip.
Snap ring
Note
• Mark with paint; do not use a punch.
1. Mark the driveshaft end and inner ring.
2. Remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.
Cage, inner ring, and balls
Disassemble in the following order:
1. Insert a screwdriver between the inner ring and cage to re-
move the balls.
Note
• Mark with paint; do not use a punch.
2. Mark the inner ring and cage.
3. Turn the cage approximately 30°, then pull it away from
the inner ring.
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